How to Grow Carrot
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🌿 Plant Overview
Scientific Name Daucus carota
Category vegetable
Type Root
Days to Maturity 70 days
Starting Method Direct Sow
☀️ Growing Requirements
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Sun
Full Sun to Partial Shade
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Water
Regular (1 inch/week)
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Spacing
3" apart
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Depth
0.25" deep
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Height
8-12"
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Germination
14-21 days
🤝 Good Companions
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⚠️ Avoid Planting Near
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About Carrot
Sweet, crunchy root vegetable. Prefers loose, sandy soil free of rocks for straight roots.
Expect your Carrot to be ready for harvest in approximately 70 days from planting.
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